ISBN The Year of the Rat book Children's English Paperback 208 pages

A fresh new look for this modern classic by the Newbery-Award winning and bestselling author of Where the Mountain Meets the MoonIn this sequel toYear of the Dog, Pacy has another big year in store for her. The Year of the Dog was a very lucky year: she met her best friend Melody and discovered her true talents. However, the Year of the Rat brings big changes: Pacy must deal with Melody moving to California, find the courage to forge on with her dream of becoming a writer and illustrator, and learn to face some of her own flaws. Pacy encounters prejudice, struggles with acceptance, and must find the beauty in change.Based on the author’s childhood adventures,Year of the Rat,features the whimsical black and white illustrations and the hilarious and touching anecdotes that helpedYear of the Dogearn rave reviews and satisfied readers.